Problem
Prohibitive cost of building maintenance
Other Names:
Expensive building upkeep Incidence:
The Lloyd's ultra-modern building in London cost £91 million and about £1.5 million a year to repair and maintain, around 50% per square metre more than less sophisticated office premises. The exterior lifts and steel cladding pose particularly high maintenance costs.
Broader Problems:
Excessive costsProhibitive cost of maintenance Related Problems:
Prohibitive construction costs Aggravates:
Increase in abandoned buildingsNeglect of property maintenanceDeteriorated building conditionsSocial inadequacy of large buildingsInadequate acclimatization of buildingsInadequate maintenance of infrastructure Subject(s):
Amenities → BuildingsAmenities → Maintenance
Commerce → Purchasing, supplying
Industry → Construction
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST